ComfortTEX Fabric Waterproof Concern
We have had a couple of customers ask about our ComfortTEX fabrics getting wet. Hunt Comfort ComfortTEX is a waterproof fabric. What has been reported from the field is that a cushion on the ground becomes wet – water is on the surface of the fabric. Cotton ComfortTEX can get wet if water is pushed into it – water is not passing through it. Our waterproof laminate on the fabric back is the answer – it will not let the water penetrate the fabric. This photo shows the laminate barrier.
Our cotton based ComfortTEX has a Teflon DWR finish applied to the face side and it is laboratory tested. These DWR finishes are meant to repel water – so if you put a new FatBoy out in the rain you will see water beading off the cushion. DWR finishes wear off in time (and DWR can easily be renewed) but a DWR’d fabric by itself is absolutely, positively not waterproof. Most of our stores have fabric samples so you can touch and see the backside of our fabrics. This photo shows classic beading effect after rain.
We have to make design choices and Hunt Comfort’s ComfortTEX is built for outdoor seating. Waterproof, Durable, Quiet and Stretch Comfort – that is what we build. The cotton ComfortTEX is a superquiet fabric and it gives a super nice soft sit. We figure that the cushion fabric has to take care of the hunter and the business of hunting first. If you are on wet ground your pants are not going to get wet from the cushion and the cushion core is fine. So keep hunting and don’t worry about the cushion – we take care of the folks who take care of us. We are constantly working to improve our ComfortTEX outdoor seating product.